Test Engineer, Packaging Product Design

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Apple’s Packaging team designs and executes structural packaging for Apple products, working with teams such as Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, and Operations. The team develops packaging that supports a high-quality unboxing experience, protects products during shipping, and advances Apple’s sustainability goals.

The Test Engineer determines product and packaging integrity throughout the shipping process. The role develops hardware and software test systems, establishes metrology measurements and failure-analysis metrics, and uses statistical analysis to assess risks and make technical recommendations. The engineer collaborates with internal and external teams and suppliers to align priorities and execute validation plans, while contributing to sustainable packaging design and material innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar discipline.
• Solid engineering fundamentals and a basic understanding of design and metrology.
• Ability to solve complex and novel technical problems using a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Three or more years of experience developing new products.
• Experience using statistical software for data analysis; JMP is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including overseeing third-party vendors.
• Introductory knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and evaluation testing standards such as ASTM, TAPPI, and ISTA.

Responsibilities

• Determine product and packaging integrity throughout the shipping process.
• Develop hardware and software test systems to collect analytics on design performance.
• Create arrays of metrology measurements and failure-analysis metrics to benchmark designs.
• Contribute to long-term environmental and carbon-reduction initiatives through sustainable packaging design and material innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align priorities and achieve optimal design solutions.
• Partner with supplier teams to ensure successful execution of validation plans.
• Statistically analyze data to provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
• Travel to support engineering build activities and design development, up to 20%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level